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Flexibly shifting its style to match the trends of the time, the Korg Electribe continues to lead the world's dance music scene. Approximately ten years after the Electribe MX first went on sale in 2003, Korg’s latest model is designed to be simple and easy for the beginner to understand, and even more enjoyable than ever for existing users. The electribe perfectly fulfills live performance and music production.

Korg Electribe Synth Music Production Station Features

200 preset patterns cover House and Techno as well as dance music genres such as Trap and EDM

16 pads to create patterns intuitively while actually hearing and seeing the sounds

Use the pads as a keyboard to realtime-record phrases, and also perform step recording by entering the pitch and rhythmic value one note at a time

Either drums or synths can now be assigned to each of the 16 pads

Touch Scale lets you perform without wrong notes, just by moving a finger across the touch pad

409 oscillator waveforms include analog modeling and PCM

Effects such as compression and overdrive are provided

Master effects can be controlled from the touch pad

Internally save and export patterns in Ableton Live format

Comes with Ableton Live Lite

Many new functions added via system update
Updates make the electribe evolve daily. System version 2 adds support for the much-requested pattern chain function and undo function, as well as support for original value display. Users who already own an electribe can update their unit and then enjoy playing.
Now covering even more genres of music
The electribe has been reborn including KORG's latest technology distilled from popular products such as the KingKORG, kaossilator, kaoss pad, and taktile. The 200 preset patterns cover House and Techno as well as cutting-edge dance music genres such as Trap and EDM. Another major evolution of the new electribe is support for polyphonic playback, which is indispensable for musical styles that involve complex chord progressions such as House music.

An evolved step sequencer
Using the 16 pads placed on the front of the unit, you can create patterns intuitively while actually hearing and seeing the sounds. You can use the pads as a keyboard to realtime-record phrases, and also perform step recording by entering the pitch and rhythmic value one note at a time. The patterns you create can be used in alternate forms as you perform by taking advantage of the ‘step jump’ feature inherited from the volca series, or by changing the ‘last step’ to vary the length of each part.

There's also a ‘motion sequence’ function that lets you record knob and button operations and use them in the pattern that you create. Either drums or synths can now be assigned to each of the 16 parts (i.e., the 16 pads). For example you could create complex rhythms by assigning drums to all of the 16 parts.

Intuitive beat making with the Trigger pads and Touch pad
Familiar from the kaossilator is the ‘touch scale’ function that lets anyone perform without wrong notes, just by moving a finger across the touch pad. The trigger pads that were popular on the taktile are also provided, making it easy for anyone to create phrases intuitively. The trigger pads can also be used for drum input. Settings allow you to switch velocity on/off.

A synth engine that allows the fastest sound production
For the electribe, KORG designed a synth engine that gives you the maximum sound-creating freedom and the fastest sound production.

The filters at the heart of the sound-shaping capabilities are inherited directly from the KingKORG, and they use filter algorithms that simulate standard synthesizers so that you can get ‘the sound’ which was used in famous songs, just by selecting the appropriate filter type.

You can also apply filters to drums to create rhythm tracks that are rich in tonal variation. Modulation can make sound-creation more complicated, but Korg made it easy by condensing it down to three parameters: simply select a template that specifies an effect and its target, and then adjust the speed and depth of the effect to suit your taste.

Even deeper creative potential: Effects and Groove templates
The new electribe provides effects such as compression and overdrive for each part, giving you uncompromising control over the nuances of individual sounds that differ subtly between genres. The groove function can be specified for each part, letting you apply a groove to your phrase simply by selecting a template.

New functions for live performance: Master effects, Pattern sets, Sync in/out
The master effects can be controlled from the touch pad just like on the kaoss pad, and they include not only spatial-type effects that shape the overall acoustics but they also include effects that apply aggressively musical transformations such as the ‘Vinyl Break’ effect inherited from the Kaoss pad series, and the newly developed ‘Seq Reverse’ and ‘Odd Stepper’ that change the playback order of the sequencer. These are also extremely effective for live performance. Insert effects can be assigned for individual parts, opening up even more complex sound-design possibilities.

There's also a ‘pattern set’ function which lets you switch patterns by pressing trigger pads, and an ‘event recording’ function that records that performance. In addition to MIDI IN/OUT, ‘Sync IN/OUT’ is also provided, allowing synchronized performances with the volca series, monotribe, or MS-20 mini. The unit can run on six AA batteries, so you can easily take it along with you and perform anywhere, providing on-the-go inspiration your musical ideas.

A new workflow with Ableton LiveTransform inspiration into a creative production. KORG has collaborated with Ableton to offer a new music production workflow that combines the best of hardware and software. The electribe can internally save and export patterns in Ableton Live format. Individual patterns and parts are saved as scenes and clips in an Ableton Live Set. Use Live’s powerful Session and Arrangement workflows to edit and and refine your ideas, perform or record new parts, arrange your ideas, and mix your song. The Korg electribe includes Live Lite.

Phone:631-390-6500Warranty:1 year parts and labor; US Customers – register your Korg keyboard, keyboard workstation, keyboard rack module or digital piano online and receive a certificate that extends the product warranty for an extra year from the date of purchase. This offer is good for mdse purchased from an authorized Korg dealer after November 1, 2002.

Customer Reviews

Ive been playing music for 14 years and this is the most useful instrument I have ever owned. I never get tired of it. Track creation is quick, I usually spend about 15 mins start to finish. Lots of synth, drums and hits to choose from.
It took me about 2 months to get really intimate with it. There are a lot of sound modulation options and FX to tweek.
A good way to learn how this thing works is to dive into the presets and try to recreate them. Then try to recreate a track you heard in the car. About an hour a day for a couple weeks of this and you'll be pumping out some tracks in no time.
Cons would be the pads, between music stores and friends. I've been able to play with 4 different electribes. The pads care very inconsistent. Stiffer in some areas, no tactile feel in some. Large variations in the amount of pressure used to activate a pad. A few have this issue, I exchanged one for this every same issue. Korg should release a fix video for this.

Ateila
Submitted: 3/7/2015

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Hugely disappointing

What is your opinion of this product?

I knew it weren't a Tempest, but such limitations like the LFO time control is not smooth, instead it jumps in intervals, or each track has "send/return type ambiance effects, but it's only ON or OFF, can't control how much reverb let's say you are getting on each instrument, are a deal killer. Hello!?
The thing looks sturdy and have a certain heavy feel to it I like.
The only way to control the arpeggiator is to move your finger on the XY pad?! You must be kidding, Korg!
You don't build pro instruments anymore, just toys for kiddos?
The wave forms are pretty good, so what? It puts out very convincing audio, yes. So does my iPhone.
If you are just a bit more than a wannabe "performing" DJ, don't get it!

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